Bacon and Egg Hand-Pies

Serves 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 35 minutes

Cost per recipe: Serves 4 for under R100

Ingredients:

• Olive oil, for frying
• ½ x 200 g packet diced bacon
• 5 eggs
• Salt and pepper
• 400 g roll puff pastry, defrosted
• 180 ml (¾ cup) cheddar, grated

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Heat a splash of oil in a large frying pan on medium high and fry the bacon for about 8 minutes or until crisp. Remove and keep aside.
2. Add 4 of the eggs to the same pan and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring until just scrambled. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and keep aside.
3. Cut the pastry into 4 even rectangles through the width. Evenly distribute the eggs, bacon, and cheese between the bottom halves of the rectangles, leaving 1 cm borders.
4. Combine the remaining egg with a splash of water. Brush the border around the fillings. Fold the pastry tops over to cover the fillings. Press the sides together to seal each.
5. Brush the tops with the egg wash and make a small cross on top of each with a sharp knife. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Serving suggestion:

• Serve with green salad or roast veggies.